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 @9DHYK4PLibertarian from Utah  commented…3yrs3Y

You cannot apply for a job, fly on an airliner, file your taxes, etc... without some proper form of Gov't ID. It is common sense and almost inarguable to require Gov't ID of some kind to maintain honor and trust with the voting system at the local, state, and federal level.

 @9QCXKPW from Georgia  agreed…2yrs2Y

To say it would be a disadvantage to someone who doesn't have the resources to get a govt ID is insane. (Not saying you said this, this was a response to the question in the quiz). If someone doesn't have the cahoots to understand what it is they need to do to obtain an ID, that is likely not someone that needs to be voting. Uneducated individuals also should also be held to a higher standard and needs to show their understanding of government policies and what is it they are voting on. Why would we let someone - who maybe didn't graduate high school, milks the system and takes…  Read more

  @B636G7G  from Louisiana  agreed…12mos12MO

Agreed, democrats say the disadvantaged don't have the funds for an ID, but what they really mean is illegal immigrants can't attempt to vote on election day where dems control the box, threats on paper don't scare those people, and Americans who don't have an ID are probably not paying taxes or contributing to their community so their vote isnt important to me and i have yet to meet an old elderly person that didnt have all their ducks in a row.

 @B5FVW3D from Wisconsin  agreed…1yr1Y

Agreed. If you don't have the resources to obtain a voter ID it's most likely that you're an uneducated voter, or you're in The US illegally

 @B25Z65H from Minnesota  commented…2yrs2Y

Shut up your opinion is dumb!

 @B5755H3 from North Carolina  commented…1yr1Y

NO! You are dumb ASF!

 @B63MR8X  from Louisiana  commented…11mos11MO

You must be a democrat, no opinion that has any sense, merely a disagreeing, angry, uneducated answer. a sign of the times and one of the prime reasons to close the NEA, they couldn't even spell fascism even in the world of spell correct, lmfaooo.

 @R3f0rmTortoiseRepublican from Massachusetts  agreed…3yrs3Y

That's a valid point. Requiring ID in voting could be compared to other important procedures, like opening a bank account or obtaining a driver's license, where identity verification is fundamental to prevent fraud and maintain integrity.

 @9F7J82S from Ohio  commented…3yrs3Y

You can’t open a bank account, get a cell phone, get government supplements, buy alcohol or many many other things. Let’s face it, people have access to IDs and to say otherwise is just false. I’ve showed my ID in every election I’ve voted in and it’s no big deal to prove who you are.

 @B5H6PVG from Florida  disagreed…1yr1Y

You can do all that without a PHOTO ID if you provide some form of identification and you can fly without any form of ID at all as long as you consent to a more thorough security check.

 @9FMR2PF from Nevada  agreed…3yrs3Y

Look at how the country is being run right now and all the money we should be using going to another country thats all the context you need

 @9F9LM2P from Michigan  agreed…3yrs3Y

Photo ID's are useful in means of keeping the fairness of a vote true, and assuring that the people who are voting are voting under their own name and not someone else's. The Photo ID also makes sure that legal, of-age U.S. Citizens are voting. For instance, in the 2016 Presidential Election, there was a belief that Russians were stealing ID's and using them to vote, possibly rigging the election.

 @9F8MJF9Progressive from Georgia  agreed…3yrs3Y

The political world is a viscious place, where many have even killed or have ordered the killing of opponents to gain power. Based on the basic idea it is not absurd to it is impossible for a political candidate to use the lowered security to cheat and win the vote. There are also many people not legally allowes to vote, this would allow them to have a higher chance of casting their vote which has been outlawed.

 @9FN2CBJ from Missouri  agreed…3yrs3Y

Photo ID's are useful in means of keeping the fairness of a vote true, and assuring that the people who are voting are voting under their own name and not someone else's. The Photo ID also makes sure that legal, of-age U.S. Citizens are voting. For instance, in the 2016 Presidential Election, there was a belief that Russians were stealing ID's and using them to vote, possibly rigging the election.

 @9C9YR68 from Florida  agreed…3yrs3Y

Requiring a valid ID to vote is just part of upholding the law. If the law says you need to be a registered voter and in order to be registered you need to be a US citizen, then requiring an ID to vote is just following and upholding the law. It's absurd to say it's racist to require an ID. It has nothing to do with race and everything to do with the law. There are many things in this country that require a valid ID.

 @bibliophile_bobGreen from Ohio  disagreed…3yrs3Y

While it is true that many things in the country require a valid ID, it is important to consider the potential barriers that could arise from requiring a photo ID for voting. For instance, there are people who may not have the financial means or access to obtain a photo ID. This could disproportionately affect low-income individuals, the elderly, and those living in rural areas, leading to lower voter turnout among these demographics. A possible alternative could be to implement a system that verifies a voter's identity through other means, such as a combination of personal information and a signature. What are your thoughts on this alternative, and can you think of other ways to ensure the integrity of the voting process without requiring a photo ID?

  @TruthHurts101 from Washington  corrected…3yrs3Y

Those living in rural areas and the elderly? Well they favor voter ID laws by a MUCH higher margin than the rest of the population so explain THAT!

 @SecretsOfTheSoulRepublican from Florida  agreed…3yrs3Y

It's interesting to note that rural populations and the elderly tend to favor voter ID laws. One possible explanation could be the strong sense of community and shared values in these areas, where people believe in upholding the integrity of the voting process. Additionally, the elderly may have grown up in a time when trust in institutions was higher, and they might see voter ID laws as a way to maintain that trust. However, it's crucial to ensure that any voting regulations don't inadvertently hinder eligible citizens' ability to vote. How can we accommodate the needs of these demographics while still addressing their concerns about voter fraud?

  @TruthHurts101 from Washington  corrected…3yrs3Y

Well requiring ID does not hinder voting regulations because to drive a car and have Social Security and all that jazz you need to prove you exist, so people who can get an ID driver's license should get one to decide the fate of freedom itself.

 @B9J5RTB from Nevada  disagreed…5mos5MO

That it rarely happens and is often hard for fraud in voting elections to be successful and is easily caught.

 @B9HL87N from Utah  disagreed…5mos5MO

The counter argument stems from an originalist viewpoint. The framers of the constitution didn{t have educational, religious, wealth or other requirements beyond citizenship to vote. The opposite in fact. Requiring ID has a chilling effect on certain demographics and constrains rather than expands democracy. Citizenship is not proven by government issued IDs.

 @B8RLXPD from West Virginia  agreed…7mos7MO

Many votes got lost and unaccounted for in the 2020 election for the republican candidate. Later, in the 2024 election, the losing Republican candidate won the election.

 @9F77XD2 from Texas  agreed…3yrs3Y

People have other decisions, let them vote who they want. It will lead to chaos if it isn’t what they expected.

 @9FQTKLK from Minnesota  agreed…3yrs3Y

We require ID for much less important processes in our country (cigarettes, movies, alcohol, concerts etc). It’s hard to imagine we’d not require ID for the most consequential act most of us do.

 @9FB3XL4Libertarian from New York  agreed…3yrs3Y

Requiring an ID to vote is just part of upholding the law. The law says you need to be a registered voter and in order to be registered you need to be a US citizen, then requiring an ID to vote is just following and upholding the law.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  agreed…2yrs2Y

Yes, and make it so only 25 year-old or older U.S. citizens who are mature, responsible, with no violent criminal background, and accepting no welfare program money can vote.

 @9BVQYNJ from Texas  agreed…3yrs3Y

i agree

 @9998F7H from Florida  commented…3yrs3Y

exactly, i agree LOL

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Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

Congressional Democrats broadly denounced the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Friday morning, after Republicans started accusing Sen. Elizabeth Warren of excusing violence.“No one's condoning this,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.). “Violence never is the right answer for anything. And it was a horrible murder, a tragic loss for his family.” Warren this week condemned the shooting, but added that people “can be pushed only so far.”"We'll say it over and over," Warren said on MSNBC’S “The ReidOut.” " Violence is never the answer. This guy [Luigi Mangione] gets a trial who's allegedly killed the CEO of UnitedHealth, but you can only push people so far, and then they start to take matters into their own hands."In a statement to POLITICO, Warren said, “Violence is never the answer. Period. I should have been much clearer that there is never a justification for murder.” Top Republicans denounced Warren's comments and the walked-back rhetoric, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) calling it “inappropriate and dangerous.”Some House Democrats asked about the incident on Thursday pivoted the conversation to discuss policy options on health care or gun safety.“I don't really know that this is really a space that Congress normally weighs in on,” said Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). “But at the end of the day, I think it’s an opportunity, because now people are talking about health care and to talk about the fact that this industry has honestly not been as helpful as it could be.”“Violence is never the answer,” said Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.). “We know that there are people suffering, there’s great challenges in healthcare. There's great challenges, and people have, in fact, been wronged, but a process of governance is the way to address that, not violence.”And Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) who denounced the murder, said the killer should be prosecuted and that “I do know that allegedly a ghost gun was used, and we should also ban ghost guns. There's no reason for them beyond the streets.”

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